Vinubhai Haribhai Malaviya v. State of Gujarat
(2019) 17 SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
Counsel assisting investigation or appearing at remand must not obstruct a magistrate's power to seek the truth.
Unit V · Moot Courts, Observation of Trial, Pre-trial Preparations and Internship
Duty to the court, conflict and fairness in investigation-linked work
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Conduct checklist: no touting; no leakage of drafts; conflicts search before accepting work; courtesy to opposite side; dress and punctuality; never sign or notarise what you have not read.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Bar Council of India Rules | Part VI Ch. II s. I–III | Duty to court, client and opponent |
| Advocates Act, 1961 | 49 | General power of the Bar Council of India to make rules |
| Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 | 193 | Completion of investigation and further investigation |
Landmark cases
State of Maharashtra v. Champalal Punjaji Shah
(1981) 3 SCC 610 · Supreme Court of India
An intern watching criminal work should note how delay is explained, opposed or waived.